distancing
|dis-tanc-ing|
B2
/ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/
(distance)
space between
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'distantia,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'stantia' meant 'standing.'
Historical Evolution
'distantia' transformed into the Old French word 'distance,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'standing apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the amount of space between two points.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of creating or maintaining a physical or emotional separation from someone or something.
She started distancing herself from the group.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41